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What are the characteristics of animal patterns in the decorative patterns of painted pottery in China?

The animal patterns in the decorative patterns of painted pottery in China refer to patterns that imitate animal shapes. Common animal patterns include fish patterns, deer patterns, bird patterns, frog patterns, sheep patterns and gecko patterns. Banpo pottery decorated with animal patterns is the most distinctive. Fish pattern is one of the most common decorative patterns of animal images. The fish patterns on painted pottery unearthed from Banpo site are not only numerous, but also vivid.